At the public hearing  and open house, a representative of Great West Engineering will describe the 2018 Wastewater PER update was prepared and explain the Phase 3 of the proposed project, including the purpose, project activities, budget, and applications for sources of funding from the Montana Department of Commerce, Montana Department of Natural Resources and Conservation, Montana’s Community Development Block Grant Program, and USDA Rural Development.

All interested persons will be given the opportunity to ask questions and to express their opinions regarding the PER and the proposed project.

To support compliance with CDC and WHO guidelines related to COVID-19, the City will also host an open house before the public hearing from 4:00 to 5:30 at the Community Center for questions and comments about Phase 3 of the wastewater project as addressed in the 2018 Wastewater PER update.  At the open house, and the public hearing representatives of the City and Great West Engineering will explain the purpose of the project, the project area, the scope of work, budget, possible sources of funding, and any costs that may result for local citizens because of the project. Great West Engineering will also present its assessment of the project’s impact on the environment.  Copies of the draft environmental assessment and PER Update are available at www.thompsonfallsinfrastructure.com. Residents can also find links to the project website on the City’s website and Facebook page. If you do not have access to the Internet, you may view the documents at the Thompson Falls City Hall. However, to adhere to physical distancing recommendations included in the Governor’s directive establishing conditions for Phase 2, you are asked to make an appointment to view the documents by calling City Hall at (406) 827-3557.

During the open house and public hearing, residents may ask questions and express their opinions regarding the project and its impact on the City of Thompson Falls. Residents may also submit comments and questions at www.thompsonfallsinfrastructure.com, or you may contact Project Manager Carrie Gardner, PE at (406) 495-6176 or cgardner@greatwesteng.com.

When: June 8^th,   4:00 pm – 5:30 pm (Open House)

June 8^th,  5:30 pm – 6:00 pm (Public Hearing)

Where: 410 Golf Street -Thompson Falls Community Center

Comments may be given orally at the hearing or submitted in writing at the address provided below by the end of the public hearing.

City of Thompson Falls
108 Fulton Street
Thompson Falls, MT 59873

Or via email

tfl3557@blackfoot.net

You can also comment via the “Comment on Project” tab.

Public Meeting for Funding application and Environmental

At the public hearing, a representative of Great West Engineering will be there to discuss applying for funding to the Treasure State Endowment Program (TSEP) grant and other funding opportunities for the water project, as well as discuss the environmental impacts of the project.

Date and time of the meeting is TBD. Please check back from more information.